Mourinho ’s side have now struck 21 times in seven games to capitalise on their soft start to the season and sit join-top with rivals Manchester City.

Pogba has been absent for the league wins over Palace, Southampton and Everton, as well as cup victories over Burton Albion and CSKA Moscow, prompting Mourinho to insist his side are not as dependent on the France star as some believe.

"We never miss the players that are injured," Mourinho said after it was suggested United are not missing Pogba. "That's our way of seeing [it]. They are injured, we don't think about them. It's an opportunity for others, is a moment for others to step up and to get the chance, so I think that's good.

"When we moan all the time about injuries it looks like we don't trust the other people and we have to."

United are unbeaten in the Premier League, having won six and drawn one, and have scored almost half as many goals as they managed in their league campaign last term.